Ritter claimed as much in conversation with Vulture, though it’s worth reiterating that even top-billed actors aren’t necessarily the arbiters of a franchise’s future. Marvel has new Jessica Jones, Luke Cage, Daredevil, Iron Fist and The Punisher seasons to debut through at least 2019, and may not have worked out scheduling for another team-up event just yet. All the same, Ritter reveals that Marvel may never have intended a second Defenders season:

Y’know, I had a great time doing The Defenders and honestly, it was such a good experience that I would even do it again. I don’t think we are doing it again. It was never intentioned to do it again, but, you know, if I was given another opportunity, I would … My heart is in Jessica Jones, but I did have a great time doing The Defenders with the guys. We had a good time. It is what it is.